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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 256.26 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 256.26 and 136.74 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 256.26 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/256.26 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 256.26 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 35,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,040.99/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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